Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance is now Coming Soon on Steam
Over the course of this past year, I've worked hard to not only anticipate expectations for this game, but exceed them. You'll see improvements in animation, rendering quality, stability, performance, and writing. I've tried to hone in on more consistently entertaining dialogue which balances plot, humor, and insight into each character. But beyond that, so much more has gone into the development for this project. In a nutshell, here's what you can expect from this new title:
In the wake of the Typhoon Initiative's collapse, a new threat has risen to challenge the city's obsession with Shinogi Chess, a board game variant which has taken hold of countless schools across Japan. With the Spring Championships behind her, Himiko Masaki continues the search for her mother, and will stop at nothing to acquire power in pursuit of this goal. As she investigates new leads and unravels a sinister conspiracy, Himiko is driven down a path of vengeance, and discovers just how far she's willing to go for the truth. Meanwhile, Yoshino High School has finally recovered from last semester's shocking events. The Shinogi Chess Club struggles to stay afloat when new arrivals, including aspiring poet Kenshi Okawa, shake the group to their core. As Himiko learns more about the other members, such as Kaito Sakuma, a brilliant student with suspicious connections, she realizes that more lies beneath the surface when it comes to her friends. Amidst these complications, rival clubs at Yoshino High have also caught wind of Himiko's activities, and seek involvement for the safety of the school.
That's all for now, and I'd like to once again thank everyone for supporting me and keeping up with my work. I know everyone has been patient waiting for answers, so I think you'll be very satisfied to see everything that gets explored in this new title. For fans of Burden of Proof, I know this game will only provide a small taste of updates for BOP's plot lines, but I do believe you'll still find a lot to love here. Again, please wishlist Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance on Steam as it really helps a ton, and keep an eye out for new updates in the next few weeks! Thanks for playing, -Matt
[ 2023-08-31 18:11:06 CET ] [ Original post ]
From the moment that the original Shinogi Chess Club released, I've had concrete ideas to continue the story and dig deeper into all of the questions raised by the first game. After a brief experiment with a different genre, I returned to the shared world of Burden of Proof/Shinogi Chess Club to tell the true story that I really wanted to achieve when this series first started. 8 months later and after a whole lot of effort, Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance is finally nearing release!
If you're interested, you can check out the Shinogi Chess Club 2 Steam page using the link below! Wishlists really do help a lot and I appreciate everyone that has taken the time to support me!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2299430/Shinogi_Chess_Club_2_Resistance/
Development
Over the course of this past year, I've worked hard to not only anticipate expectations for this game, but exceed them. You'll see improvements in animation, rendering quality, stability, performance, and writing. I've tried to hone in on more consistently entertaining dialogue which balances plot, humor, and insight into each character. But beyond that, so much more has gone into the development for this project. In a nutshell, here's what you can expect from this new title:
- A continuation of Himiko's journey as she tracks down her mother
- An answer to nearly every question which was raised by the first game
- A direct look into Himiko's backstory and further development of the lead cast
- Largely the same exploration gameplay as the first game, but even more streamlined with less confusing levels and clear goals
- Enhanced Shinogi Chess controls and new variations in board setup which make certain matches play out differently than the first game
- UI polish across the board (literally and figuratively)
- Difficulty-related achievements are tracked per chapter and no longer require you to play through the whole game in one shot
- New easter eggs, hints, and lore about the state of Burden of Proof's characters and plot threads
- As usual, a whole suite of new music which expands upon themes from the first game and many scenes are now uniquely scored as well, utilizing motifs from each opponent/situation and playing with them in exciting new ways
Story Details
In the wake of the Typhoon Initiative's collapse, a new threat has risen to challenge the city's obsession with Shinogi Chess, a board game variant which has taken hold of countless schools across Japan. With the Spring Championships behind her, Himiko Masaki continues the search for her mother, and will stop at nothing to acquire power in pursuit of this goal. As she investigates new leads and unravels a sinister conspiracy, Himiko is driven down a path of vengeance, and discovers just how far she's willing to go for the truth. Meanwhile, Yoshino High School has finally recovered from last semester's shocking events. The Shinogi Chess Club struggles to stay afloat when new arrivals, including aspiring poet Kenshi Okawa, shake the group to their core. As Himiko learns more about the other members, such as Kaito Sakuma, a brilliant student with suspicious connections, she realizes that more lies beneath the surface when it comes to her friends. Amidst these complications, rival clubs at Yoshino High have also caught wind of Himiko's activities, and seek involvement for the safety of the school.
That's all for now, and I'd like to once again thank everyone for supporting me and keeping up with my work. I know everyone has been patient waiting for answers, so I think you'll be very satisfied to see everything that gets explored in this new title. For fans of Burden of Proof, I know this game will only provide a small taste of updates for BOP's plot lines, but I do believe you'll still find a lot to love here. Again, please wishlist Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance on Steam as it really helps a ton, and keep an eye out for new updates in the next few weeks! Thanks for playing, -Matt
[ 2023-08-31 18:11:06 CET ] [ Original post ]
Shinogi Chess Club
RobProductions
Developer
RobProductions
Publisher
May 2022
Release
Game News Posts:
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
7 user reviews
(7 reviews)
Public Linux Depots:
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Shinogi Chess Club is a hybrid-genre experience that combines Visual Novel storytelling with free-roaming 3D exploration and a playable strategy game! Uncover the secrets of Yoshino High School, compete against various AI opponents in the Spring Championships, and join the Shinogi Chess Club!
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In the far future, the world has been plunged into an economic depression. One prefecture in Japan has managed to stay afloat by investing in a new board game variant called Shinogi Chess. Companies, governments, and institutions have all shifted their focus towards getting their best representatives to play for public amusement.
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Yoshino High School is one such institution. Their Shinogi Chess Club is on the verge of being able to compete in the Spring Championships, an annual competition bringing fame and fortune to the city's best players.
In the midst of this huge event, an upcoming competitor, Himiko Masaki, attempts to improve her skill in the game in order to chase down leads and stop a dangerous organization that's threatening the school. But when she acquires a mysterious supernatural ability, her sense of self is put to the test. With the help of the Shinogi Chess Club members, Himiko must navigate these challenges and discover just how far she is willing to go for the truth!
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Acting as a successor to the acclaimed Burden of Proof, Shinogi Chess Club advances RobProductions' iconic visual novel hybrid style. Free roam the 3D environment throughout the story as you explore Yoshino High School in third person!
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In this world, the entertainment craze of the future is a brand new variant of traditional chess. One key difference is the addition of new objectives and new piece types, which add a whole new layer of strategy for each turn. But the main feature of Shinogi Chess is piece stacking. Place pieces on top of each other to create a stack, which allows you to move both pieces at the same time!
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Face off against various opponents who are introduced through the story segments. Learn their strategy by studying their personalities in order to effectively counter their moves. Discover new features of the game by experimenting with different stack types, plan your approach with move highlighting & a full reference book, and employ mind games to psych out other players with Hidden Pieces!
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In the far future, the world has been plunged into an economic depression. One prefecture in Japan has managed to stay afloat by investing in a new board game variant called Shinogi Chess. Companies, governments, and institutions have all shifted their focus towards getting their best representatives to play for public amusement.
Yoshino High School is one such institution. Their Shinogi Chess Club is on the verge of being able to compete in the Spring Championships, an annual competition bringing fame and fortune to the city's best players.
In the midst of this huge event, an upcoming competitor, Himiko Masaki, attempts to improve her skill in the game in order to chase down leads and stop a dangerous organization that's threatening the school. But when she acquires a mysterious supernatural ability, her sense of self is put to the test. With the help of the Shinogi Chess Club members, Himiko must navigate these challenges and discover just how far she is willing to go for the truth!
Acting as a successor to the acclaimed Burden of Proof, Shinogi Chess Club advances RobProductions' iconic visual novel hybrid style. Free roam the 3D environment throughout the story as you explore Yoshino High School in third person!
- Discover vital clues as Himiko investigates a dangerous organization
- Explore the Shinogi Chess Club Room and other key locations around the school
- Compete with the best of the best in the Spring Championship tournament
In this world, the entertainment craze of the future is a brand new variant of traditional chess. One key difference is the addition of new objectives and new piece types, which add a whole new layer of strategy for each turn. But the main feature of Shinogi Chess is piece stacking. Place pieces on top of each other to create a stack, which allows you to move both pieces at the same time!
Face off against various opponents who are introduced through the story segments. Learn their strategy by studying their personalities in order to effectively counter their moves. Discover new features of the game by experimenting with different stack types, plan your approach with move highlighting & a full reference book, and employ mind games to psych out other players with Hidden Pieces!
- Full standalone story experience set in the world of Burden of Proof
- Meet the members of the Shinogi Chess Club & solve a series of mysteries at the school
- Battle a variety of opponents in fully playable Shinogi Chess segments
- Test your skills & play custom battles in the flexible Practice Mode
- Explore Yoshino High School using the 3rd person controls
- Challenge your friends to Shinogi Chess with local multiplayer via Practice Mode
- Adjust the AI difficulty to your liking or use the Story Mode setting to skip the challenges entirely
- Revamped visual novel interface with adjustable text size & autoplay
- 4k screen support & compatible with any framerate
- Native versions for Mac OSX, Windows, and Linux
- Support for common input hardware, including the Xbox & DualShock controllers
- Complete subtitle support and other common accessibility features
- Full original soundtrack & album release
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04+
- Processor: Intel Core i5 @1.6GHz or EquivalentMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 820M or Equivalent (OpenGL 3.2+)
- Storage: 5 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Older hardware is supported. but may suffer from performance issues.
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04+
- Processor: Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 @3.2GHz or EquivalentMemory: 8 GB RAM
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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